Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices: Second Proposed Rule and Delayed Effective Date

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Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices: Second Proposed Rule and Notice of Delay in Effective Date


Two Notices about the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule appear in the Federal Register today. 

Second Proposed Rule

The first notice is a proposed rule that requests public comment on options related to the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule. 

Access Proposed Rule: Public Comments Open: May 10 - June 9, 2017


Delay in Effective Date 

The second notice announces a delay in the effective date for the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule until November 14, 2017. This will allow additional time to receive and review comments - all comments must be submitted by June 9, 2017. 

Access Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices: Notice of Delay in Effective Date